Coldplay Live - Viva La Vida - (Chicago United Center, 07/22/08)

Coldplay performing their hit single "Viva la Vida" at the United Center on July 22nd, 2008. A magnificent moment during an incredible concert.

Unfortunately my camera seems to capture video much better than audio...so parts of this may sound strange or off-beat -- it is not the band's fault (Blame insufficient technology). Please also excuse my horrendous voice at some parts - I have a terrible habit of wanting to sing along at concerts D: (But then again, it's a Coldplay concert...how can you not?)

Lyrics:
I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning I sleep alone
Sweep the streets I used to own

I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes
Listened as the crowd would sing
"Now the old king is dead, long live the king"
One minute I held the key
Next the walls were closed on me
And I discovered that my castles stand
Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand

I hear Jerusalem bells a-ringing
Roman cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror my sword and shield
Missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can't explain
Once you'd gone there was never
Never an honest word
And that was when I ruled the world

It was a wicked and wild wind
Blew down the doors to let me in
Shattered windows and the sound of drums
People couldn't believe what I'd become
Revolutionaries wait
For my head on a silver plate
Just a puppet on a lonely string
Oh who would ever want to be king?

I hear Jerusalem bells a-ringing
Roman cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can't explain
I know Saint Peter won't call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world

Hear Jerusalem bells a-ringing
Roman cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can't explain
I know St Peter won't call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world...

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[himecrazy]

YAY i was there! i accually sat by u i was a few sections to the left

[faithakiyama]

Haha - I was in 113!

[himecrazy]

i was in 111 =)

[faithakiyama]

Haha yes. I saw your comment on my other video :D

[heaven3]

Wait i was there what was chris martin saying about a dvd and did they film anything that was going to be in it?

[faithakiyama]

He said that the second run of Lost! (You can see it in one of my other videos) was going to be filmed for something -- either the tour DVD or even a music video, I'm guessing :) If there's a tour DVD I'm sure they would take clips from other moments during this concert as well...

[dinobecker614]

This video went viral on South Sudan

[namm3rboi]

Did you record this with a spoon?

[1happy17th]

you just blew my speakers, my x mass prezy to myself, I just finished listenning to 8/6/11/Coldplay, and wanted more....too bad your system was louder then lollapalooza Chicago shit!...my speakers!

[Jonnymont]

which pixel is chris

[MrCornflakes111]

wow high sound quality xDD

[TheUzumakiAngel]

cmon...

[TheUzumakiAngel]

fuck y

[EaiteRandjamee]

A good perspective to admire the great artistry of the concert production, and we can see the energy of the band... It's just unfortunate that we can't hear ANYTHING over the whitenoise and the crowd.